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ljjohns Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 263 Location: El Paso
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:01 pm Post subject: Can I come back, provisionally? |
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I sold my K11LT to a guy in Leavenworth when I impulsively picked up a K12LT as a retirement present to myself in 2007.
The Light Truck has given me some long distance comfort (only slightly better than the K11 in some ways but generally satisfactory).
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Now I can add a 91 K75 to the garage collection. Haven't seen a K11 bike for sale in El Paso (and haven't even seen one here).
Can I get the Phil dispensation to stay on the forum? |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl

Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10102 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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No, your post count is too low.
Just kidding. Why not?  _________________ 93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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ljjohns Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 263 Location: El Paso
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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It's somewhat interesting that this isolated corner of the world with 750K folks on this side of the border and another 1.5 million on the other side has so few BMW riders on the various forums. Phil, Joel (the guy who's selling me the K75) and I have met, but I haven't seen anyone else on the other forums--BMWLT. BMWMOA, K-Bikes and so forth--here.
That's no big deal in itself but interesting nonetheless.
BMWMOA, K-Bikes, etc) |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin

Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4238 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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It still is a brick engine, lying on its side- just like the K1100. _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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Off the grid Chaotic Good

Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 3414 Location: At the local taco truck waiting for Jo.
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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Go away, n00b.  _________________ Bane of your existence since July 2006
2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"
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Jim Site Admin

Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 3841 Location: WHERETHEFUNNEVERENDS
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:32 am Post subject: |
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No provision needed - you are welcome here. _________________ Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000
"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed." |
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Saltcreek Flying Brick Rider

Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 957 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:51 am Post subject: |
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| Off the grid wrote: | Go away, n00b.  |
Hey Dave there've been some nice K75s for sale around here. In case you're feeling, you know... _________________ Jim
1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold
2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl

Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10102 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:33 am Post subject: |
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The only K75 that would work for Dave would be something like this:
He'd probably still trash the tranny though.  _________________ 93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin

Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4238 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:59 am Post subject: |
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| Saltcreek wrote: | | Off the grid wrote: | Go away, n00b.  |
Hey Dave there've been some nice K75s for sale around here. In case you're feeling, you know... |
I'm sure that my current mechanical mayhem will be luring OTG back to a K bike  _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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Off the grid Chaotic Good

Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 3414 Location: At the local taco truck waiting for Jo.
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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Even if my bike ran perfectly I think I would change it after 3 years. I like variety and don't really have any brand loyalty.
Fact is that they are old bikes and not getting any younger. Like my mechanic says, "Sure the engines are bulletproof, but everything else isn't". _________________ Bane of your existence since July 2006
2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"
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Phil Marvin Rider in the Sky
Joined: 03 Apr 2003 Posts: 1389 Location: El Paso, Texas, USA
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, Larry,
As opposed to others on this list, I'll certainly give you a dispensation to stay here. And when do you propose to have the next El Paso K11og posters' breakfast? Today I got back from Hungry Dungee I and would certainly like to see you and Joel (and anyone else who would like to have breakfast with us) again! _________________ Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP |
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ljjohns Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 263 Location: El Paso
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Phil--we've got two weeks before classes start and I'm hoping that Joel will close the deal and pick up his R1150. We should meet when he can show it off.
I'll talk to him tomorrow and see how things are progressing....
Glad you made it back!
Larry Johnson |
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drmalacarne Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 762 Location: São Paulo, Brazil
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome back!
And the K75 are lovely bikes, and in some aspects even more ballanced end nimble than the 4-bangers ones.
Gui _________________ 1994 K1100LT SE n° 0267
1998 HD Heritage Springer 95th anniversary
Yes, a Hog and a Beemer can live together! |
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Jim Brotherton Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 233 Location: Nieuwegein Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:54 am Post subject: |
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| Off the grid wrote: | | Even if my bike ran perfectly I think I would change it after 3 years. I like variety and don't really have any brand loyalty. . |
Is this the same take on marriages
We're all getting older not just our bikes, a little TLC should keep her running around the block. Glad I have a second bike so I can get the km's down some, use her for the important things, not makeing milk runs.
The pleasure she gives me makes her healther than booze and cheaper than hookers
Plus I enjoy this site too much to get rid of my ticket. _________________ 1995 K1100RS
2004 R1150RT |
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Mystic Red Flying Brick Rider

Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2330 Location: Twin Lakes Idaho
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Plus I enjoy this site too much to get rid of my ticket. |
Well said!  _________________ Scott Hespelt, '94 K11LT
K11 OG #466 |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin

Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4238 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:13 am Post subject: |
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If I cube my K-RS into a coffee table (might happen- check the Tech Discussion), can I still belong?  _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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Off the grid Chaotic Good

Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 3414 Location: At the local taco truck waiting for Jo.
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| SugarHillCTD wrote: | If I cube my K-RS into a coffee table (might happen- check the Tech Discussion), can I still belong?  |
 _________________ Bane of your existence since July 2006
2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"
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Jim Brotherton Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 233 Location: Nieuwegein Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:43 am Post subject: |
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| SugarHillCTD wrote: | If I cube my K-RS into a coffee table (might happen- check the Tech Discussion), can I still belong?  |
As long as your name is still on the registration, you still own a K1100xx.  _________________ 1995 K1100RS
2004 R1150RT |
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BlackHoof Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 302 Location: Near Duluth, Mn.
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hell, these guys will even let a Burgman rider squeak up occasionally...
Hiya JO, & others...
 _________________ Kent
'93 K1100LT- Blurple Colored
Lucky # 887
'27 Bugatti Replica/Kit Car-Dark Purple
'05 Suzuki Brugman/Russell Seat... |
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owrstrich Flying Brick Rider

Joined: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 2566 Location: CheezConsin
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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greetings blackhoof... long time no post... whats yous been up too...
j o _________________ yeeeeeehaaaaaaa... |
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